I Am Torn Between Contradictory Emotions:
What Can I Do? (Part II of II)
Editor's Note: In Part I, we looked at the battle raging in the world since the beginning of time up until now, and the first thing we can about these circumstances, though our emotions may be contradictory. Today we will examine the second thing we can do. Here is the question we are examining, from one of our readers:
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Bearing Persecution
30 Days with Teresa of Avila
Day 29 Reflections
Divine Intimacy Radio
Are we bearing persecution in the right way? Learn from a saint how to respond to persecution. St. Teresa advises a Carmelite nun to avoid the temptation to indulge in righteous indignation in response to an accusation. Dan and Melissa reflect on letters from St. Teresa from the book 30 Days with Teresa of Avila.
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Editor's Note: It give us great pleasure to introduce you to Matthew Leonard, who joins our writing team today. He is the Executive Director of the Saint Paul Center for Biblical Theology, has written several books, is in demand as a speaker and has his own radio show and has appeared on EWTN, Relevant Radio, Immaculate Heart Radio, CBS Radio, and the list goes on! Please welcome him warmly and... Read More

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